• Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
  • Model wearing 1950s blouse and over-blouse made from Simplicity 1201 pattern
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Dawn & Gill

    50s 'Easy' Summer Tops

    “Simple To Make” sleeveless fashion features four equally pretty neckline stylings. Views 1 and 2 have bateau neckline. View 1 back buttons to front at shoulders. Port bows tie at shoulders in view 2. Neckline is low and rounded in views 3 and 4. Jumbo rick rack accents yoke, view 3. Self fabric ties, view 4, tie around shoulder seams of yoke.

    Offered here as: Paper Pattern and the Original pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF Download.

    Size Guide

    Vintage Size: 14
    Bust: 32” (81.3cm)
    Waist: 26” (66.1cm)
    Hip: 35” (88.9cm)
    Finished Back Length of Blouse: 22 ½” (57cm)

    Sewing Notions

    VIEW 1, 2, 3 AND 4: 1 spool of Thread; Bias Seam Binding; 12” Neck Type Zipper for side opening. VIEW 1: - 2 Buttons. VIEW 3: - 1 package of Jumbo Rick-Rack; Contrasting Thread

    Fabric Amount Guide

    VIEW 1 – LENGTHWISE STRIPED FABRIC WITHOUT NAP
    35”, 36”, 39”, 44” or 45” fabric, 1 3/8 yds.
    VIEW 2
    35” or 36” fabric with nap, 1 3/8 yds.
    35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
    39” fabric without nap, 1 ¼ yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
    VIEW 3
    35” or 36” fabric with nap, 1 ½ yds.
    35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
    39” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 yd.
    VIEW 4
    35” or 36” fabric without nap, 1 5/8 yds.
    39” fabric without nap, 1 ½ yds.
    44” or 45” fabric without nap, 1 1/8 yds.
    VIEW 2 – FACINGS (WHEN NAP FABRIC IS USED) – ½ yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap.
    VIEW 3 – YOKE FACINGS (WHEN NAP FABRIC IS USED) – 3/8 yd. of 35”, 36” or 39” fabric without nap.

    5/8” HEM ALLOWED IN BLOUSE AND OVERBLOUSE

    9 pieces pattern

    Recommended Fabrics

    V.1: Lengthwise stripe: Cotton, denim, linen, pique, chambray, rayon, taffeta, shantung. V. 2 or 3: Velveteen, cottons, linen, denim, cotton tweed, rayon. V. 4: Cotton, linen, pique, voile, rayons, taffeta. See our Fabric Partners

    Skill Level

    Beginner

    What You Will Receive

    If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions, and a full-colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive, in a clear resealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you receive a piece of history which will include age-related wear and tear.